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Last night we hosted our first “Bring a Song to Dinner” event. Some people brought words, instruments, others suggestions and all enjoyed a great potluck dinner and then sang for a couple of hours. I always try to bring some new faces to any event, and then watch for the Traveler moments. It happened again last night! One friend had to leave within an hour, so we had her sing first. She chose Stand By Me.. and did the actions that the learned when she was in grade 4. ( We did it twice. It was so much fun!)
I used our LCD projector to put the lyrics, and sometimes the chords, on the wall so everyone had a change to be ‘ on the bus’ together. It was electric and heaps of fun.
Thanks. Fun …some of those elementary school friends and I are still in touch and getting together with our kids…its nice to still be in touch.
I met a young woman 25ish at Bath and Beyond who had moved here from Winnipeg. Though she is part time at BAB her passion place is her work being an instrument fixer. Now I actually never realized someone did this as a job …I have no idea how I thought instruments got fixed…she LOVES her work and loves working at Long and McQuade ..Welcome to Victoria we will probably be playing in tune thanks to Kimberly!
Was thinking what we might add to our weekend. Came up with this: “Bring a Song to Dinner”. Potluck with guests bringing a song they’d like sung, or to take the lead in singing with the group. After running into some scheduling challenge, we changed to the next night and the timing worked perfectly.
Honoured to have a few minutes talking with a class focused on understanding sustainability and urban renewal. Many of them agreed that UVic students are challenged by a sense of isolation even on campus. We hope that equipping them with the tools and skills of being a Traveler will help address this problem at least in their own experience… We do find that having a moment with a Traveler ‘ ripples out to places we don’t find out about. While talking to a foreign grad student on the bus about the level of engagement on the streets, he asked if I’d talked to his wife earlier.
I was in class when you presented. I’m intrigued by the idea of “dissolving isolation” in Victoria by becoming more connected with those around us. I am a huge people person but don’t spend very much time trying to interact with strangers.. I am challenged by isolation all the time, including on campus which is where I’d like to do some work. Looking forward to the work shop!
I think everyone has a story and they tend to be interesting but I am very shy about engaging people when there is not a catalyst to initiate the conversation. I would like to do two things. The first is become more comfortable with talking to strangers/potential friends. Secondly, I would like to strengthen the sense of community that I want Victoria to have and be known for.
I chose this project because I would rather build lifelong skills than a report or video for this class. I believe this will facilitate not only a month but a lifetime of adventures and stories. My days will simply be more interesting through defeating the invisible barrier between me and strangers, and I figure with practice approaching a stranger will become natural and lose its fearful edge.
I chose this project because I am aware of the social isolation that you (Chris) spoke of in your presentation.
I agree that interaction with strangers is difficult for some but at the same time, as you mentioned, you may never see them again so what is the big deal? The smallest conversation can lighten up peoples days or make them more memorable at the very least.
Personally I would identify myself as being more of an introvert. This project seems like a really great opportunity to push my own boundaries for the better. Developing a skill of striking up conversation seems to be an invaluable life lesson for post university life.
The reason I wish to participate in this training is to learn how to initiate conversations with people I am not acquainted with (something I often times find quite difficult). I feel that this will help me feel less isolated in crowds and classes where I do not already have friends or colleagues.
Among other reasons I’m Interested in building meaningful communities and unlocking the potential that cities have for great change; both of which I feel are necessary for sustainability and the good life. But so far I have only theorized. I never fully engage with people outside my own circles and I therefore see this project as an ideal vessel for a necessary step to my plan. This project would equip me with skills, teach me other people’s perspectives and perhaps allow me to plant the seeds for what I envision: A community-oriented, diverse, equal, sustainable and happy Canada.
Invited some friends to a local Buddhist Vegetarian restaurant. We got to order some dishes we had not had there before. Our friends had never been, and were impressed. One said the next time they were going out for Chinese food they would do there.
Two women who came didn’t know each other and discovered they have much in common.
Our daughter and son-in-law went to Paris to establish a working relationship with a number of designers. They felt that if 50% of their meetings were successful their trip would be worth it. Five of their six meetings were positive. Many of the designers appreciated that their emphasis on building relationship as more important than making an order.
Fitting read. I also struggle with this. I called one of my clients on the mainland after I finished with my services of resume writing and had a more personable conversation with him.
I think it was better than just using the computer.